Brenner Tank Services LLC
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MAUSTON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Brenner Tank Services LLC | Report ID | 2015010828 |
| Address | N3760 Highway 12 & 16 | City, State ZIP | MAUSTON, WISCONSIN 53948 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.73000, -90.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was welding when his shirt caught on fire. He sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his torso.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2015, a worker at Brenner Tank Services LLC in MAUSTON, WISCONSIN suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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